Tragedy struck in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district as an Army vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge near the Wular Viewpoint on Saturday. The incident claimed the lives of two soldiers, while three others sustained injuries.
Dr. Masarat Iqbal Wani, Medical Superintendent at the District Hospital Bandipora, confirmed to ANI, “Five injured personnel were brought here. Unfortunately, two were brought dead, and three critically injured soldiers were stabilized and referred to Srinagar for advanced treatment.”
The injured soldiers were provided immediate medical attention before being transferred to Srinagar. Details surrounding the accident are still awaited.
Similar Incident Last Week
This mishap follows another fatal incident just days earlier, where five soldiers lost their lives, and five others, including the driver, sustained serious injuries. The accident occurred when a vehicle in a six-vehicle convoy skidded off the road near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, plunging into a rivulet. Officials confirmed that the Poonch incident was not related to any terrorist activity.
Adverse Weather Conditions
The Kashmir Valley has been gripped by a severe cold wave, with dense fog and icy conditions prevailing across the region. Weather officials have predicted heavy snowfall over the middle and higher reaches of the valley, issuing a ‘yellow’ alert for Saturday and an ‘orange’ alert for Sunday.
The MeT department warned of potential disruptions in road and air transport, urging residents to exercise caution and avoid non-essential travel during adverse weather conditions.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and have advised the public to remain vigilant to ensure safety amidst challenging weather conditions.
